Samastipur Pilots Drone Spraying: Faster, Cheaper Crop Protection for Farmers

• Samastipur farmers to benefit from drone-based pesticide and liquid fertilizer spraying to protect crops.
• The agricultural department's pilot project targets 2000 acres in Samastipur, covering 100 acres per block.
• Drone spraying reduces time significantly, completing one acre in 6-7 minutes compared to 2-2.5 hours by traditional methods.
• Farmers will pay ₹240 per acre for drone spraying, with the government providing a 50% subsidy on the ₹480 cost.
• Both landholding and non-landholding farmers can apply online for the scheme, with a maximum of 15 acres per farmer.

Why It Matters: Samastipur farmers get modern, cost-effective drone farming for higher yields and income.